Some days are so busy that you hardly get time to notice spectacular things. To worsen matters, the last few hours of the day meant for reflexions are overtaken by sleep. Today is one of such days. I was too tired to fill my diary. And when I wanted to and had the time, I couldn't remember a thing. I'm only putting this together four days after...
I am awed by the number of activities going on simultaneously. Several organisations are seeking volunteers and even though you have interest in all, you have to choose one! Infact some volunteer programs would require that you miss compulsory orientation programs. But this is indeed part of our training NYSC teaches time management, prioritizing.
You can't be platoon leader and be an instrumentalist in Church. My platoon leader is currently faced with this dilemma. He played the piano while platoon activities hadn't reached its helm. Now that things are in full force, he hardly has time for himself. From the moment he wakes till he lays to sleep, he is serving members of the platoon. He can't even volunteer for programs he has interest in. A life of leadership deprives you of some privacy and personal attention. If a habit of personal development has not been inculcated, assuming a position of leadership automatically freezes your ability to do so.
Also, for the first few days, it seemed that Church attendance and related meetings couldn't be done without skipping meals. Though the sacrifice is worth it, missing dinner 6days a week isn't healthy. Thank God the timing has improved. We can now win both ways-living bread and loaf of bread.
This is part of the training, managing time and defining priorities. If we do not decide, we do both haphazardly and regret we didn't do it well..Life offers many opportunities. Some are actually distractions while some aren't meant for us. The ability to know which we are ready for and can maximize is priceless. If we try to grab all, we well never have a firm grip. Hold on to one or loose all..
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